The Effects of Training with Immersive Virtual Reality Devices on Balance, Walking and Confidence in Chronic Stroke Patients

• 발행기관: 물리치료재활과학회
• 저자명: Hyun-min Moon Ho-dong Gwak Jang-hoon Shin Na-eun Byeon Wan-hee Lee
• 간행물 정보: 『Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science』제13권 제2호, 250~260쪽, 전체 11쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 재활의학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.06.30

국문 초록

Objective: To explore the effects of balance training using fully immersive virtual reality (VR) devices on balance and walking abilities in patients with stroke. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: This study included 54 patients with stroke divided into three groups: VRT (VR and traditional physical therapy), VR (VR only), and TPT (traditional physical therapy only). Interventions were administered twice daily for 30 min over 8 weeks. Outcome measures included the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), 10-m walk test (10 MWT), gait analysis, and activity-specific balance confidence scale (ABC). Results: The VRT and VR groups showed significant effects regardingspatiotemporal variables and confidence compared with the TPT group (p < 0.05). Specifically, the VR group demonstrated superior effects regarding the TUG, 10 MWT, velocity, stride length, single-leg support, and ABC compared with the other two groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Fully immersive VR balance training positively impacted balance, walking, and confidence in patients with chronic stroke. TPT showedlimited effectiveness, highlighting the potential of VR-based interventions for stroke rehabilitation. These findings underscore the importance of integrating VR technology into clinical practice to enhance the outcomes for stroke survivors.

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Stroke rehabilitation Virtual reality Balance training